NAME PROFILE
Portland
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'land near a port' or 'harbor land.' It describes a person who serves as a steady anchor for others, possessing a grounded nature and an open, welcoming heart that invites exploration and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 265 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1964 |
| Most recent | 1964 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Portland Mason (Actress and writer) · Portland Hoffa (American comedian and radio performer) · Portland Suna (Modern visual artist) · Portland Vasquez (Creative director and designer) · Portland Hunt (Influential British architect)
Nicknames & Diminutives
PortieLandyAnniePort
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